Trombone Lessons El Paso County, TX

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium

I love to teach people of all ages how to play music. I graudated from UNT with Music Ed degree. I am a woodwind player but I play brass as well. I am a trained classical musician but also play jazz. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Recorder, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard

During the first lesson, I get to know the student, find out their interests and determine which course will be the best start. The most important thing for all students is to keep the lessons engaging and fun. Piano: For younger beginning students, I typically start with the Alfred Basic Piano Library. Older beginners start with Alfred's All In One Piano Course. For adults, I find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn

I started instructing and leading my peers at high school in 2008, then at college in 2011 as section leader in the Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band. Before graduating I did my student teaching in Grambling, La at the laboratory school. This school had students from K - 12 and I had the opportunity to work with all grades. In 2013, I started teaching professionally in Alexandria, La. This is where I learned how to start students on an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone

I began my professional career in 1992 when I successfully auditioned for the U.S. Marine Band program. I served for four years before I began my teaching experience. Since 1996, I have taught students in private settings in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Lubbock. I also spent some time teaching in the small public school system in West Texas. My teaching method includes instrumental technique and psychological aspects of music performance. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

I teach my students to practice a growth mindset. As musicians, I find that we can easily become perfectionists. While I think it is important to critique ourselves so we can improve, my policy is that my students critique themselves based on their own progress. For example, instead of comparing themselves to other students at an audition, I encourage them to compare themselves to who they were yesterday. I truly believe that students can more easily reach their full potential when they are focused on growth rather than competition against others. Read More